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ALIGNMENT OF MONTESSORI MATERIALS AND LESSONS WITH

Colorado Academic Standards

Preschool

October 3, 2012

Sheila Wolfe and Kristina Baxter

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Mathematics

Standards and

Evidence Outcomes

Montessori Materials,

Instructional Methods,

And Tools Italics Indicate Montessori Materials

and Lessons

Measuring Methods

and Tools

Standard: 1. Number Sense,

Properties, and Operations

1. Quantities can be

represented and counted

a. Count and represent

objects including

coins to 10 (PFL)

b. Match a quantity with a

numeral

Red and Blue Math Rods,

Spindle Boxes, Brown Stair,

Pink Tower, Cylinder Blocks,

Knobless Cylinders, Bead

Stair, Cards and Counters,

Sandpaper Numerals,

counting coins,

Formative Assessments,

Summative Assessments,

Observations,

Documentation

Standard: 2. Patterns,

Functions, and Algebraic

Structures

Expectations for this

standard are integrated

into the other standards

at preschool through

Third grade.

Standard: 3. Data Analysis,

Statistics, and Probability

Expectations for this

standard are integrated

into the other standards

at preschool through

Kindergarten.



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Standard: 4. Shape,

Dimension, and Geometric

Relationships

1. Shapes can be observed

in the world and described in

relation to one another

a. Match, sort, group and name

basic shapes

found in the natural

environment

b. Sort similar groups of objects

into simple

categories based on attributes

c. Use words to describe

attributes of objects

d. Follow directions to arrange,

order, or

position objects

Geometric Solids, Geometric

Cabinet, Metal Insets, Pink

Tower, Brown Stair, Cylinder

Blocks, Knobless Cylinders,

Red Rods, Red and Blue

Number Rods, Color Tablets,

Fabric Box, Rough and

Smooth Boards, Montessori

Bells, Sound Cylinders,

Practical Life Activities for

sorting, matching, grouping,

arranging, and position.



Observations,

Documentation

2. Measurement is used to

compare objects

a. Describe the order of

common events

b. Group objects according to

their size

using standard and non-

standard forms (height, weight,

length, or color brightness) of

Geometric Cabinet, Pink

Tower, Brown Stair, Cylinder

Blocks, Knobless Cylinders,

Red Rods, Red and Blue

Number Rods, Color Tablets,

Montessori Bells, Sound

Cylinders,

sort coins by color and size,

retell events/stories in



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measurement

c. Sort coins by physical

attributes such as

color or size (PFL: Personal

Financial Literacy)

sequence



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Reading, Writing,and Communicating

Standards and

Evidence Outcomes




and Lessons

Measuring Methods

and Tools

Standard: 1. Oral Expression

and Listening

1. Conceptual understanding

conveyed through

vocabulary words can occur

using a variety of

Modalities

a. Identify and sort common

objects, events, pictures,

words, colors, shapes, and

textures into various

classifications

b. Begin to identify and use

special concepts (first/last,

over/under, etc.)

c. Demonstrate use of

vocabulary in oral language to

express ideas and events

d. Begin to understand that

everyday words such as

"cold" relate to extended

vocabulary such as "chilly"

Classified Picture Cards,

Vocabulary Booklets, Three

Part Cards, Classification

Activities, Farm, Preposition

Cards, Matching Activities,

Go Togethers, Dictation,

Sensorial Materials,

Show and Tell,



Observations,

Documentation



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2. Listening and

comprehension skills are

required to be clearly

understood

a. Use language to express

ideas in complete sentences

(with support of sentence stems

as needed)

b. Recite songs, poems, and

stories with repeated rhyme

c. Listen with comprehension,

and follow two-step

directions

d. Remember spoken

information for a short period of

time

Question Game, Books on

Tape, poems, songs, stories,

fingerplays, gross motor

games.

3. Early knowledge of

phonemic awareness is the

building block of

understanding language

a. Recognize patterns of sounds

in songs, storytelling, and

poetry

b. Understand that words are

made up of one or more

syllables

Sandpaper Letters,

Moveable Alphabet, Object

Boxes, Phonetic Picture

Cards,

Lotto Games, Syllable Word

Objects and activities,

rhyming words, poems,

stories



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c. Recognize rhyming words

and alliterations

d. Demonstrate understanding

of initial sounds in words

(such as mop begins with the

/m/ sound)

Standard: 2. Reading for All

Purposes

1. Print conveys meaning

a. Hold books in upright

position, turn pages

sequentially, recognize correct

orientation (top to

bottom, left to right)

b. Recognize print in the

environment

c. Recognize that printed

material conveys meaning and

connects to the reader’s world

d. Use and interpret illustrations

to gain meaning

e. Make predictions based on

illustrations or portions of

story or text

f. Generate a picture or written

response to a read-aloud

that identifies the who or what

of the story or text

Read Alouds, Environment

Labels, Command Cards,

Three Part Cards, Phoentic

Picture Cards, Object Boxes,

ask questions to generate

prediction,



Observations,

Documentation

2. Symbol, object, and letter

recognition is a fundamental

Moveable Alphabet,

Sandpaper Letters, Lotto



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of reading and requires

accuracy and

Speed

a. Recognize own name in print

b. Recognize the names of a

minimum of 10 letters of

the alphabet, specifically letters

in own name

c. Begin to name familiar

objects, colors, letters, and

numbers rapidly and in random

order

Games, Sandpaper

Numbers, Three Part

Cards,Alphabet Go Together

Puzzles,

Standard: 3. Writing and

Composition

1. Pictures express ideas

a. Draw pictures to generate,

represent, and express ideas or

share information

b. Orally describe or tell about a

picture

c. Use shapes, letter-like

symbols, and letters to represent

words or ideas

d. Dictate ideas to an adult

Three Part Cards,

Sequencing Cards, Dictation,

Object Boxes, Moveable

Alphabet, Sandpaper Letters,

read alouds, retelling



Observations,

Documentation

2. Letters are formed with

accuracy

a. Begin to develop proper

Practical Life (polishing

activities, bead stringing),

Metal Insets, Sandpaper

Letters, Moveable Alphabet



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pencil grip when drawing or

writing

b. Write and recognize letters in

own name

(with capital letters), Writing

Tray, Cylinder Blocks,

easel, tracing activities,

name labels

Standard: 4. Research and

Reasoning

1. Relevant information is

different from non-relevant

information

a. Understand the difference

between a question and a

statement

b. Begin to identify key features

of reality versus fantasy in

stories, pictures, and

events

c. Identify information that is

relevant

Question Game,

Read Alouds (fiction and non

fiction), retelling, Show and

Tell



Observations,

Documentation

2. Problems can be identified

and possible solutions can

be created

a. Generate questions and

investigate

answers about topics of interest

b. Gather relevant information

and apply it to their problem-

solving process or current event

c. Seek and generate

Peace Rose, Question

Game, Photo Language

Cards,



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alternative approaches

to solving problems

Science

Standards and

Evidence Outcomes




and Lessons

Measuring Methods

and Tools

Standard: 1. Physical Science 1. Objects have properties

and characteristics

a. Use senses to gather

information about objects

b. Make simple observations,

predictions, explanations, and

generalizations based on real-

life experiences

c. Collect, describe, and record

information through discussion,

drawings, and charts

Classification of Animals that

Fly, Climb, and Swim,

Classification of Land, Air,

and Water Animal

Classification Cards,Practical

life activities that focus on

similarities and differences,

use scales, magnets,

magnifying glasses, rulers,



Observations,

Documentation

2. There are cause-and-

effect relationships in

everyday experiences

a. Recognize and investigate

simple machines (pushing,

pulling, rolling, levers ) use

scales, magnets, magnifying

glasses, rulers, sink and float



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cause-and-effect

relationships in everyday

experiences – pushing, pulling,

kicking, rolling, or blowing

objects

Standard: 2. Life Science 1. Living things have

characteristics and basic

needs


information about living things

b. Observe and explore the

natural processes of growing,

changing, and adapting to the

environment

c. Ask and pursue questions

through simple investigations

and observations of living things

d. Collect, describe, and record

information about living things

through discussion, drawings,

and charts

Classroom pets and plants,

outdoor classrooms, Living

and Nonliving, Plant/Animal

Classification,

Vertebrate/Invertebrate,

Classification of Animals,

Parts of the Flower, Parts the

Tree, Parts of the Leaf, Parts

of the Fish, Parts of the Frog,

Parts of the Turtle, Parts of the

Bird, Parts of the Horse,

observe and explore natural

environment, discuss

growing, changing, and

adapting,



Observations,

Documentation

2. Living things develop in

predictable patterns

a. Identify the common needs

such as food, air, and water of

familiar living things

Classroom pets and plants,

outdoor classrooms, Living

and Nonliving, Plant/Animal

Classification,

Vertebrate/Invertebrate,

Classification of Animals,



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b. Predict, explain, and infer

patterns based on observations

and representations of living

things, their needs, and life

cycles

c. Make and record by

drawing, acting out, or

describing observations of

living things and how they

change over time

Parts of the Flower, Parts the

Tree, Parts of the Leaf, Parts

of the Fish, Parts of the Frog,

Parts of the Turtle, Parts of the

Bird, Parts of the Horse,

Life Cycles, How Seeds Grow,

Observe and discuss the

leaves changing color

Standard: 3. Earth Systems

Science

1. Earth’s materials have

properties and

characteristics that affect

how we use those materials


information about Earth’s

materials

b. Make simple observations,

explanations, and

generalizations about Earth’s

materials based on real-life

experiences

c. Describe how various

materials might be used based

on characteristics or properties

Land and Water Globe, Inner

Earth Globe, Layers of the

Earth, Land and Water

Forms,investigative activities

with rocks, sand, soil, and

water,



Observations,

Documentation



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2. Events such as night, day,

the movement of objects in

the sky, weather, and

seasons have

Patterns

a. Identify, predict, and extend

patterns based on observations

and representations of objects

in the sky, daily weather, and

seasonal changes

b. Observe and describe

patterns observed over the

course of a number of days and

nights, possibly including

differences in the activities or

appearance of plants and

animals

Four Seasons Classification,

Daytime/Nighttime Cards,

Clock activities or rubber

stamps, solar system models,

weather chart, calendar,

daily schedule,

thermometer,



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Social Studies

Standards and

Evidence Outcomes




and Lessons

Measuring Methods

and Tools

Standard: 1. History 1. Change and sequence

over time

a. Use words and phrases

correctly related to chronology

and time. Words to include but

not limited to past, present

future, before, now, and later.

b. Select examples from

pictures that illustrate past,

present, and future

c. Sequence a simple set of

activities or events

d. Identify an example of

change over time on topics to

include but not limited to their

own growth

Classroom discussions with

past, present, future, before,

now, later, retelling stories in

sequential order, growth

chart, calendar, clocks,

Child's Timeline



Observations,

Documentation

Communication and

collaboration Skills in

interpersonal and virtual

settings

Standard: 2. Geography 1. Develop spatial

understanding, perspectives,

and connections to the world

a. Use positional phrasing.

The Farm (over, under, inside,

outside, etc,), Classified

Picture Cards, Puzzle Map,

Animals of the Continents,

Continent Globe



Observations,

Documentation



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Phrases to include but not

limited to: over and

under, here and there, inside

and outside, up and down

b. Identify common places to

include but limited to home,

school, cafeteria, and

gymnasium

c. Describe surroundings

d. Use pictures to locate familiar

places

e. Use nonlinguistic

representations to show

understanding of geographic

terms

Standard: 3. Economics 1. People work to meet wants

and needs

a. Explain that people work

(produce) for an income

b. Discuss that money is used to

buy items that the student or

family wants

c. Give examples to distinguish

spending from saving

Fundamental Needs of

People, job chart, classroom

discussions



Observations,

Documentation

2. Recognize money and

identify its purpose (PFL:

Personal Financial Literacy)

Coins and Dollars Money Set,

plastic money set,



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a. Recognize coins and

currency as money

b. Identify how money is used

as a medium of exchange

c. Discuss why we need money

Standard: 4. Civics 1. Individuals have unique

talents and work with others

in groups

a. Recognize membership in

family, neighborhood, school,

team, and various other groups

and organizations

b. Name groups to which they

belong and identify the

leader(s)

c. Identify examples of times

when people can play different

roles and bring unique talents to

a variety of groups

Interest grouping, identify

groups and leaders within

community, being a role

model, job chart



Observations,

Documentation

2. Rules and their purpose in

allowing groups to work

effectively

a. Explain that groups have

rules

Peace Rose, Peace

Education, classroom rules,

sharing, taking turns,



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b. Recognize interpersonal

boundaries

c. Exert self-control

d. Interact positively with others

e. Give examples of some rules

that are permanent and some

that change



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Music

Standards and

Evidence Outcomes




and Lessons

Measuring Methods

and Tools

Standard: 1. Expression of

Music

1. Perform expressively

a. Use voices expressively when

speaking, chanting, and singing

b. Sing a variety of simple songs

and singing games

c. Demonstrate fundamental

performance skills such as

correct posture and behavior

Circle time instruction, Varies

by school



Observations,

Documentation

2. Respond to rhythmic

patterns and elements of

music using expressive

movement

a. Move to music of various

tempos, meters, dynamics,

modes, genres, and styles

b. Move or use body percussion

to demonstrate awareness of

beat and tempo

c. Match movement to

rhythmic patterns

Varies by school



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Standard: 2. Creation of

Music

1. Improvise movement and

sound responses to music

a. Improvise sound effects to

accompany play activities

b. Use improvised movement to

demonstrate musical

awareness

Varies by school



Observations,

Documentation

Standard: 3. Theory of Music 1. Describe and respond to

musical elements

a. Use an individual vocabulary

to describe music

b. Use body movement to

respond to dynamics and

tempo

Varies by school Formative Assessments,


Observations,

Documentation

2. Recognition of a wide

variety of sounds and sound

sources

a. Use personal vocabulary to

describe sources of sound

b. Use invented symbols to

represent musical sounds and

ideas

Varies by school

Standard: 4. Aesthetic 1. Demonstrate respect for Grace and Courtesy Formative Assessments,



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Valuation of Music music contributions

a. Describe appropriate

listening during a musical

selection, live or recorded


Observations,

Documentation

2. Express feeling responses

to music

a. Create movements in

response to music

b. Participate in music activities

c. Talk about expressing feeling

in music

Varies by school

3. Recognition of music in

daily life

a. Use examples such as music

from cartoons, computer

games, community, and home

events

b. Use a personal vocabulary to

describe music from diverse

cultures

Varies by school



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Visual Arts

Standards and

Evidence Outcomes




and Lessons

Measuring Methods

and Tools

Standard: 1. Observe and

Learn to Comprehend

1. Artists and viewers identify

art in daily life

a. Identify individual

preferences in images when

presented with visual

examples such as picture

books, cartoons, computer

games, community, and home

events

b. Use age-appropriate

vocabulary to describe works of

art

c. Recognize basic

characteristics and

expressive features of art and

design in relation to daily life



Observations,

Documentation

Standard: 2. Envision and

Critique to Reflect

1. Works of art can represent

people, places, and things

a. Explain that works of art

communicate ideas



Observations,

Documentation



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b. Tell a story about a work of

art

Standard: 3. Invent and

Discover to Create

1. Create works of art based

on personal relevance

a. Use trial and error to create

works of art that arrive at a

desired outcome

b. Use art materials safely and

with respect in any environment

c. Create visual narratives from

familiar stories and subject

matter



Observations,

Documentation

Standard: 4. Relate and

Connect to Transfer

1. Artists have an important

role in communities

Students can:

a. Explain what an artist does

and who an artist can be

b. Identify some of the activities

in which artists participate

c. Name some of the arts

materials available to artists



Observations,

Documentation



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